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This publication, Army Techniques Publications ATP 6-02.40 (FM 6-02.40) Techniques for Visual Information Operations October 2014, expands on the visual information foundations and tenets established in FM 6-02, Signal Support to Operations. Information in ATP 6-02.40 includes roles and responsibilities that enable and support the Army's mission at all echelons. ATP 6-02.40 outlines the Defense Imagery Management Operations Cell and introduces the Joint Imagery Management Operations Cell linked with imagery repository management. ATP 6-02.40 contains six chapters- Chapter 1 provides an overview on visual information operations. Discusses the visual information mission, support, and outlines imagery repository management. Chapter 2 introduces visual information documentation. Defines and addresses visual information documentation including combat camera, operational documentation, technical documentation, and supplemental visual information roles. Chapter 3 provides an overview of combat camera operations, the associated roles, responsibilities, as well as the organizational structure of the combat camera company. Discusses combat camera support to Army and joint operations. Chapter 4 provides a description of the various visual information documentation methods and products used to document events and activities. Chapter 5 outlines the military occupational specialty training and the specialized training associated with visual information operations personnel. Chapter 6 addresses life cycle sustainment relative to visual information equipment and systems, equipment planning, capability developers, materiel developers, supplies and repair parts, and maintenance. Army Techniques Publication ATP 6-02.40, Techniques for Visual Information Operations, replaces Field Manual (FM) 6-02.40, Visual Information Operations, dated 10 March 2009. ATP 6-02.40 is the primary doctrine publication for visual information operations to support the Army's mission. This manual provides the techniques associated with the components of visual information operations. This manual establishes nonprescriptive ways or methods Signal Soldiers perform missions, functions, and tasks associated with visual information to enable and support the Army's mission at all echelons. The principal audience for ATP 6-02.40 is commanders, staffs, supervisors, planners, and Signal Soldiers. ATP 6-02.40 uses joint terms where applicable. Selected joint and Army terms and definitions appear in both glossary and the text. ATP 6-02.40 applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.

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